Dinnigan wins fashion honour

Collette Dinnigan
received the prestigious Australia Fashion Laureate award at an industry ceremony last night. The award is an initiative of the NSW government and IMG Fashion to recognise achievement in the fashion industry. Ms Dinnigan has been an influential presence in fashion over the past 22 years, working her way from a small boutique in Paddington, Sydney, to being the first Australian to show at the official haute couture shows in Paris. Previous recipients of the award include Carla Zampatti and Akira Isogawa. In today’s issue of Luxury magazine, Dinnigan defines her essence of luxury.